Alice Springs Travel Guide

Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park

Formerly known as Ayres Rock, Uluru rises from the surrounding
plains, protected within the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park, and
belongs to the Anangu Aboriginal people for whom it holds a special
spiritual significance. In an isolated spot 280 miles (450km) from
Alice Springs, the power of the rock draws hundreds of visitors
taken on tours by Aboriginal guides who explain the monolith's
importance in Aboriginal culture. A visit to this monolithic rock,
the world's greatest, is an awesome experience. It is composed of a
type of sandstone that has been exposed through folding, faulting,
the erosion of rock and infill. At the base are caves, inlets and
overhangs formed by chemical degradation and erosion. Some opt for
the 1,142ft (348m) climb to the top, which takes about 45 minutes
and is not for the faint-hearted; however it should be noted that
for spiritual reasons the Anangu people request that visitors not
climb the rock. Visitors should try to view Uluru at different
times ofAddress: Ayers Rock, UluruWebsite: www.environment.gov.au/parks/uluruEmail: uluru.info@environment.gov.auTelephone: (0)8 8956 1128Opening Time: Opening vary depending on the season. Generally, the
park is open between 5am and 6.30am, and closes between 7.30pm and
9pmAdmission: A$25 (adults), valid for three consecutive
days

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